Green and SMART: partnership with seeds of growth 7 June 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read It can take from 10 to 30 years to have a full-size tree. A lot of patience, care, and commitment to watch and support the process of its growth – all of which are…
3 useful things Lilit did in quarantine 30 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Hobbies differ depending on the environment. Youngsters living in rural communities have the privilege of being close to nature and understanding its philosophy. Speaking of which, sowing plant seeds and following the process of its…
The money mindset linked to happiness 12 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read Think of a happy moment you have ever lived. Is it related to a person, a place, a time period in life, or something good you did to others that made you feel happy? Do any…
Adult education: learning together with kids 26 March 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 4 min read “I have changed a lot” is what we very often hear from COAF kids’ parents about the relationships with their children. COAF is committed to advancing every aspect of Armenia’s rural communities, and child and family…
Gateway to the modern world: COAF SMART Rooms 21 March 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read If you made it here to read the blog, you most likely have electricity, Internet access, and a computer or a gadget. Hope you are also warm, safe and sound. Unfortunately, many rural communities in Armenia are devoid…
Digital art։ mixing traditional with modern 4 March, 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read COAF SMART is a hub of true digital natives. Digital Drawing is one of the oldest programs at SMART that has been available way before the SMART Citizenship Curriculum. In the curriculum learning format, it is…
SMART Workshop with Tenny Adamian 28 February 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Art activities are a terrific way for kids of all ages to express themselves creatively. Together with advanced engineering and entrepreneurship programs, art has a special place in the COAF SMART Citizenship Curriculum. The section includes programs…
Welcome to Aren’s mini handmade factory 14 February 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read You hear the buzzing and clanging sounds filling the room as Aren, 15, turns on the machines one after the other. Welcome to the mini-factory of Aren Bulghadaryan, a COAF SMART Musical Instruments student from Vahagni…
The future of Mechanics is in SMART hands 12 February 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Have you seen the robots our students have created? Did you know that modern engineering is the humble reality of the COAF SMART Center in Lori? Yes, the future mechanics grow up in Lori…
The future artsy lawyer-psychologist 27 January 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read Barev. Today you will meet Manushak Mnatsakanyan, 13, a student of the Management Program at COAF SMART Center. Manushak is from the historic village of Odzun in Lori region. She became a SMARTian in September 2019. “Since SMART…
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